From the most basic aspects of writing for kids all the way through the intricacies of the submissions process, Career Starter is packed with solid, up-to-date information.
Prepared by the editors of Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers, Career Starter:
-- tells, in detail, how magazine articles and books get published
-- answers the questions "Do I need an agent?" and "Do I need an illustrator?"
-- offers a comprehensive look at point of view, dialogue, theme, plot, humor and setting, and a complete glossary of common publishing terms
-- gives an in-depth look at picture books, easy readers, middle grade, young adult, nonfiction and every other kids' book genre
-- guides you through the submissions process, and tells you exactly how to prepare your manuscript for publishers
-- gives great writing exercises that will improve your work dramatically
-- provides address lists of top publishers, magazines and organizations...and much, much more.
